Dawson, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 54.4 °F (low) to 76.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.7 Inches. Dawson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.7 °F | 59.2 °F | 4.9 in. |
| February | 39.7 °F | 63.0 °F | 4.61 in. |
| March | 45.6 °F | 70.2 °F | 4.87 in. |
| April | 52.7 °F | 76.8 °F | 3.91 in. |
| May | 61.8 °F | 84.4 °F | 3.17 in. |
| June | 68.8 °F | 89.1 °F | 5.01 in. |
| July | 71.3 °F | 91.0 °F | 5.58 in. |
| August | 70.8 °F | 90.3 °F | 4.34 in. |
| September | 66.0 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.69 in. |
| October | 55.1 °F | 78.5 °F | 2.79 in. |
| November | 44.4 °F | 68.9 °F | 3.42 in. |
| December | 39.4 °F | 61.4 °F | 5.41 in. |
| Annual | 54.4 °F | 76.6 °F | 51.7 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |